die Benediktinerabtei
Translation
Benedictine abbey, Benedictine monastery
Examples
Die Benediktinerabtei ist sehr alt.
The Benedictine abbey is very old.
Wir besuchten eine berühmte Benediktinerabtei.
We visited a famous Benedictine abbey.
Grammar Patterns
((eine Benediktinerabtei)) besuchen to visit ((a Benedictine abbey)) We visited a famous Benedictine abbey.
Similar Words
Kloster (monastery), Stift (foundation, monastery)
Etymology
A compound of 'Benediktiner' (Benedictine) and 'Abtei' (abbey). Named after St. Benedict of Nursia.
Memory Tips
Think of the English cognates: 'Benedictine' + 'abbey'. It's an abbey belonging to the Benedictine order.